Crime Rate in Dalton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalton North

The total recorded crimes in Dalton North, Barrow-in-Furness, UK in February 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalton North crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dalton North, encompassing approximately 5,381 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dalton North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hawthwaite Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Cleater Street with total crimes: 1
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dalton North?

To understand the safety of Dalton North, we need to analyze Dalton North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barrow-in-Furness:

    • In 2024, Dalton North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 277 crimes compared to 1106.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dalton North recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dalton North had fewer crimes than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 247 crimes compared to 880. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dalton North recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dalton North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Dalton North has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 3.16 ranking 7th out of 6 in the Barrow-in-Furness, UK

In 2024, the total Dalton North crimes were 277. The crime rate of Dalton North in 2024 was 51.47 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dalton North were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.89 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)
Old Barrow and Hindpool283 13,669 13,006 1
Ormsgill and Parkside69 21,169 2831 2
Risedale and Roosecote55 41,028 3731 3
Hawcoat and Newbarns55 3696 4549 5
Walney Island41 5617 5589 4
Dalton South27 6288 6208 7

Dalton North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20259
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202434
May 20248

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20244
October 202414
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dalton North in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dalton North postcode area is presented below.

1. Hawthwaite Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Cleater Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hall Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fell Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fair View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Devonshire Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Victoria Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Lots Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Steel Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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